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Ham, courgette and macaroni bake

Macaroni bake is a favourite comfort food for lots of people, and this low calorie version is will not disappoint!

  • Time to make: 45 mins
  • Serving: 6 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups macaroni pasta
    • 2 courgettes
    • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat spread
    • 2 tablespoons plain flour
    • 1 cup skim milk
    • ½ cup light sour cream
    • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 200g shaved ham, chopped
    • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • ½ cup grated reduced-fat cheddar
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Cook pasta in boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Coarsely grate courgette and squeeze out any excess liquid.

    2 Meanwhile, melt spread in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk. Stir in cream and garlic.

    3 Drain pasta and return to saucepan. Stir in courgette, ham, parsley and white sauce. Spoon into a 6-cup capacity ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden.

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